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Chicago teacher protesting.
     What if your favorite teacher slipped right through your fingers and was "laid off" from their job? Would you be okay with having another teacher maybe in mid-year during standardized test or most likely the fun part of the year--the end? This is what Chicago teachers and students have been enduring for the past couple of weeks. The teachers have gone on strike because one, they find it unfair that they can be fired at any time from the principal(favoritism could play a big role here). two, they honestly do not get paid enough, and finally, their classrooms are way too big to get that personal one on one time with students.However, it won't seem like such a good choice after the consequences are payed. 
      If the strike were to continue, both the students and the teachers will be dramatically affected. Not only will they have to worry about increased drop-out rate, but other factors as well. 
     One of many factors would is that it is very probable that Chicago could lose an indefinite amount of its citizens. People would move to another district where there child would have better opportunities. With this, Chicago would lose a lot of money which would in the future create of chance of the state becoming bankrupt. The student will then have a better education but the state will suffer int he end. 
     Having the kids at home will hinder the peace of the community because it creates an increased chance of kids getting mixed up into drugs and possibly even violence. While the parents are at work, the children have more freedom to have the house to themselves which then if the child was younger, parents would have to inquire babysitters, more food, and entertainment to keep them out of trouble. The Boys and girls Club would make better business because its an easy and sufficient way to busy the kids, with the hope of keeping them out of trouble and safe. Other programs such as the YMCA--without the goofy dancing that the words make me want to-- would also benefit as well. 
     Another reason to strongly appose of the strike is simply because of one fact. some teachers only decide to teach during an evaluation form their supervisor.. Us kids are constantly being provoked to be on our best behavior in order to make a statement that this teacher is effectively doing her job and that all is well. If the strike continued, teachers wouldn't have to teach in their best way possible at ALL times. this could also be a big factor in hindering the effectiveness of children's learning. 
     Nevertheless, standardized test scores accurately affect the teachers in the wyay that if tyhey teach in an affective way, they shall not lose their salary. which goes back to our starting statement, if the strike were to continue both the students and teachers will be affected. And even so, ho would want to strike on a cold day with the wind of the windy city? -Cheyenne James and Ona Biswas


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    Cheyenne James

    G'day mates. I'm Cheyenne, a current Sophomore (class of 2015!) I enjoy photography, singing, volleyball,
     and just about anything I can dabble into a bit on my free time. Long, romantic walks to my phone. Make sure to post comments! I love to hear input.

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